Music Spotlight: Del Val artists thriving in California

By Denny Dyroff , Entertainment Editor, The Times Sharon Little and Tim Sonnefeld California has always held a magical attraction for musicians, actors and just about anyone associated with the arts. “California Dreamin’” is more than just a song by The Mamas and the Papas, it is a mantra – and the “Holy Land” is Los Angeles. Hundreds of musicians and songwriters from the Delaware Valley...

On Stage: Tommy Castro hits Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Tommy Castro and The Painkillers Award-winning guitarist/vocalist Tommy Castro and his band The Painkillers will return to this area for a show on May 4 at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com). “We’ve played the Sellersville Theatre a number of times and always had a lot of fun,” said Castro, during...

On Stage (extra): Sover brings red-hot guitar to Chesco

70s rock legends Styx performs in the area this week By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  Greg Sover Philadelphia may be home to guitar ace Greg Sover but he’ll be spending time in Chester County over the next few days. On August 13, Sover will have a “CD Release Party” at the Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com). Then, he...